Accenture's Strategic AI Transformation: 11,000 Layoffs as Company Pivots to Future Skills

Sep 30, 2025 12:50 pm CST

Accenture has implemented a major AI-focused restructuring program resulting in 11,000 employee layoffs while planning to hire new talent with AI capabilities. CEO Julie Sweet emphasizes upskilling as the primary strategy, with the company generating $2.6 billion from AI consulting in the past six months. This transformation represents a broader shift in the tech industry toward AI-focused workforce development.